Permanent, Full-Time Role | $72,****** - $84,****** per annum + 12% superannuation | MortdaleAre you passionate about ecological restoration and working hands-on with bush regeneration?
Georges River Council is seeking a dedicated Bushcare Officer to join our City Technical Services team in Mortdale, where you'll work closely with our bush regeneration crew to protect and enhance local natural areas.In this hands-on role, you'll be part of a small dynamic team responsible for managing and enhancing our natural bushland reserves.
You'll play a key role in delivering on-ground bushland maintenance, rehabilitation and conservation efforts to restore our natural areas.We're looking for someone with a relevant qualification and demonstrated experience in ecological restoration including assisted regeneration, revegetation and large scale weed control.
You will also bring a customer focused approach and can-do attitude to engage and influence key stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for Council and the community.
You're someone who is knowledgeable in bush regeneration, conservation, and or land management.What We OfferPermanent, Full-Time - 76 hours per fortnightSalary from $72,****** - $84,****** per annum plus 12% superannuationEnjoy a 9-day fortnightFitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilitiesEmployee Rewards ProgramOngoing education and resourcesThe successful candidate will haveCertificate III Conservation and Land Management (Natural Area Restoration) or equivalent experienceACDC Spray licence or ChemcertStrong plant identification skills – native and exotic across a range of ecosystem typesClass C Drivers LicenceConstruction Induction Card (White Card)First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtainDemonstrated experience and knowledge of ecological restoration including assisted regeneration, revegetation and large scale weed controlExperience in bush regeneration,



conservation and land managementWillingness and ability to work in various locations throughout LGA to complete bush regeneration and weed management activitiesDemonstrated physical fitness/capacity to perform repetitive bush regeneration, maintenance and revegetation tasksAbility to work without supervision and as part of a teamWell-developed written and verbal communication skillsExperience in the coordination of volunteer programs and activitiesUnderstanding of and commitment to WHS practicesDemonstrated commitment to customer serviceChainsaw Operations Level 2 or 3 accreditationApplicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.If you would like further information on this role, please contact Duncan Miller, Senior Operations Leader - Bushcare on ******** ***.
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city.
We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community.
We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child protected organisation.Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this positionBe careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Bushcare Officer (New South Wales)
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